used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Glimpse of Buffalo Roost The little party gathered about the fire the next morning, cooking the last breakfast of the trip.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A Glimpse of Buffalo Roost The little party gathered about the fire the next morning, cooking the last breakfast of the trip.
anew
From this reading To-morrow they would be home again.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They had come down the track at least two miles without finding any encouraging signs when they came upon a trail that seemed to lead from the railroad into an unknown canyon.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Would they take back a glowing description of a cabin site, situated in some cool forest nook, in the shadow of some mighty crag, or would they be forced to disappoint the anxious crowd of fellows who would be waiting for their return?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They had come down the track at least two miles without finding any encouraging signs when they came upon a trail that seemed to lead from the railroad into an unknown canyon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading By seven o'clock they were jogging down the railroad at a lively gait, keeping their eyes open for a canyon that would lead in back of Cookstove Mountain.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Would they take back a glowing description of a cabin site, situated in some cool forest nook, in the shadow of some mighty crag, or would they be forced to disappoint the anxious crowd of fellows who would be waiting for their return?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To-morrow they would be home again.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading A Glimpse of Buffalo Roost The little party gathered about the fire the next morning, cooking the last breakfast of the trip.
BuffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading A Glimpse of Buffalo Roost The little party gathered about the fire the next morning, cooking the last breakfast of the trip.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By seven o'clock they were jogging down the railroad at a lively gait, keeping their eyes open for a canyon that would lead in back of Cookstove Mountain.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Would they take back a glowing description of a cabin site, situated in some cool forest nook, in the shadow of some mighty crag, or would they be forced to disappoint the anxious crowd of fellows who would be waiting for their return?
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They had come down the track at least two miles without finding any encouraging signs when they came upon a trail that seemed to lead from the railroad into an unknown canyon.
canyonnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading By seven o'clock they were jogging down the railroad at a lively gait, keeping their eyes open for a canyon that would lead in back of Cookstove Mountain.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They had come down the track at least two miles without finding any encouraging signs when they came upon a trail that seemed to lead from the railroad into an unknown canyon.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading A Glimpse of Buffalo Roost The little party gathered about the fire the next morning, cooking the last breakfast of the trip.
Cookstovenoun
a stove for cooking (especially a wood- or coal-burning kitchen stove)
From this reading By seven o'clock they were jogging down the railroad at a lively gait, keeping their eyes open for a canyon that would lead in back of Cookstove Mountain.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Would they take back a glowing description of a cabin site, situated in some cool forest nook, in the shadow of some mighty crag, or would they be forced to disappoint the anxious crowd of fellows who would be waiting for their return?
cragnounUS /kræɡ/
a steep rugged rock or cliff
From this reading Would they take back a glowing description of a cabin site, situated in some cool forest nook, in the shadow of some mighty crag, or would they be forced to disappoint the anxious crowd of fellows who would be waiting for their return?
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Would they take back a glowing description of a cabin site, situated in some cool forest nook, in the shadow of some mighty crag, or would they be forced to disappoint the anxious crowd of fellows who would be waiting for their return?
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Would they take back a glowing description of a cabin site, situated in some cool forest nook, in the shadow of some mighty crag, or would they be forced to disappoint the anxious crowd of fellows who would be waiting for their return?
disappointverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/
fail to meet the hopes or expectations of
From this reading Would they take back a glowing description of a cabin site, situated in some cool forest nook, in the shadow of some mighty crag, or would they be forced to disappoint the anxious crowd of fellows who would be waiting for their return?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading By seven o'clock they were jogging down the railroad at a lively gait, keeping their eyes open for a canyon that would lead in back of Cookstove Mountain.
encouragingadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
giving courage or confidence or hope
From this reading They had come down the track at least two miles without finding any encouraging signs when they came upon a trail that seemed to lead from the railroad into an unknown canyon.
opinion or judgment
From this reading By seven o'clock they were jogging down the railroad at a lively gait, keeping their eyes open for a canyon that would lead in back of Cookstove Mountain.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Would they take back a glowing description of a cabin site, situated in some cool forest nook, in the shadow of some mighty crag, or would they be forced to disappoint the anxious crowd of fellows who would be waiting for their return?
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading They had come down the track at least two miles without finding any encouraging signs when they came upon a trail that seemed to lead from the railroad into an unknown canyon.
start firing a weapon
From this reading A Glimpse of Buffalo Roost The little party gathered about the fire the next morning, cooking the last breakfast of the trip.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Would they take back a glowing description of a cabin site, situated in some cool forest nook, in the shadow of some mighty crag, or would they be forced to disappoint the anxious crowd of fellows who would be waiting for their return?
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Would they take back a glowing description of a cabin site, situated in some cool forest nook, in the shadow of some mighty crag, or would they be forced to disappoint the anxious crowd of fellows who would be waiting for their return?
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Would they take back a glowing description of a cabin site, situated in some cool forest nook, in the shadow of some mighty crag, or would they be forced to disappoint the anxious crowd of fellows who would be waiting for their return?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They had come down the track at least two miles without finding any encouraging signs when they came upon a trail that seemed to lead from the railroad into an unknown canyon.
gaitnounUS /ɡeɪt/
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading By seven o'clock they were jogging down the railroad at a lively gait, keeping their eyes open for a canyon that would lead in back of Cookstove Mountain.
brought together in one place
From this reading A Glimpse of Buffalo Roost The little party gathered about the fire the next morning, cooking the last breakfast of the trip.
a quick look
From this reading A Glimpse of Buffalo Roost The little party gathered about the fire the next morning, cooking the last breakfast of the trip.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading Would they take back a glowing description of a cabin site, situated in some cool forest nook, in the shadow of some mighty crag, or would they be forced to disappoint the anxious crowd of fellows who would be waiting for their return?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had come down the track at least two miles without finding any encouraging signs when they came upon a trail that seemed to lead from the railroad into an unknown canyon.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading To-morrow they would be home again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Would they take back a glowing description of a cabin site, situated in some cool forest nook, in the shadow of some mighty crag, or would they be forced to disappoint the anxious crowd of fellows who would be waiting for their return?
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They had come down the track at least two miles without finding any encouraging signs when they came upon a trail that seemed to lead from the railroad into an unknown canyon.
joggingnounUS /ˈdʒɑːɡɪŋ/
running at a jog trot as a form of cardiopulmonary exercise
From this reading By seven o'clock they were jogging down the railroad at a lively gait, keeping their eyes open for a canyon that would lead in back of Cookstove Mountain.
conformity or harmony
From this reading By seven o'clock they were jogging down the railroad at a lively gait, keeping their eyes open for a canyon that would lead in back of Cookstove Mountain.
immediately past
From this reading A Glimpse of Buffalo Roost The little party gathered about the fire the next morning, cooking the last breakfast of the trip.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading By seven o'clock they were jogging down the railroad at a lively gait, keeping their eyes open for a canyon that would lead in back of Cookstove Mountain.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading They had come down the track at least two miles without finding any encouraging signs when they came upon a trail that seemed to lead from the railroad into an unknown canyon.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A Glimpse of Buffalo Roost The little party gathered about the fire the next morning, cooking the last breakfast of the trip.
full of life and energy
From this reading By seven o'clock they were jogging down the railroad at a lively gait, keeping their eyes open for a canyon that would lead in back of Cookstove Mountain.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Would they take back a glowing description of a cabin site, situated in some cool forest nook, in the shadow of some mighty crag, or would they be forced to disappoint the anxious crowd of fellows who would be waiting for their return?
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading They had come down the track at least two miles without finding any encouraging signs when they came upon a trail that seemed to lead from the railroad into an unknown canyon.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A Glimpse of Buffalo Roost The little party gathered about the fire the next morning, cooking the last breakfast of the trip.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading By seven o'clock they were jogging down the railroad at a lively gait, keeping their eyes open for a canyon that would lead in back of Cookstove Mountain.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A Glimpse of Buffalo Roost The little party gathered about the fire the next morning, cooking the last breakfast of the trip.
nooknounUS /nʊk/
a sheltered and secluded place
From this reading Would they take back a glowing description of a cabin site, situated in some cool forest nook, in the shadow of some mighty crag, or would they be forced to disappoint the anxious crowd of fellows who would be waiting for their return?
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading By seven o'clock they were jogging down the railroad at a lively gait, keeping their eyes open for a canyon that would lead in back of Cookstove Mountain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Glimpse of Buffalo Roost The little party gathered about the fire the next morning, cooking the last breakfast of the trip.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading By seven o'clock they were jogging down the railroad at a lively gait, keeping their eyes open for a canyon that would lead in back of Cookstove Mountain.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Would they take back a glowing description of a cabin site, situated in some cool forest nook, in the shadow of some mighty crag, or would they be forced to disappoint the anxious crowd of fellows who would be waiting for their return?
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A Glimpse of Buffalo Roost The little party gathered about the fire the next morning, cooking the last breakfast of the trip.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading By seven o'clock they were jogging down the railroad at a lively gait, keeping their eyes open for a canyon that would lead in back of Cookstove Mountain.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Would they take back a glowing description of a cabin site, situated in some cool forest nook, in the shadow of some mighty crag, or would they be forced to disappoint the anxious crowd of fellows who would be waiting for their return?
RoostverbUS /ruːst/
sit, as on a branch
From this reading A Glimpse of Buffalo Roost The little party gathered about the fire the next morning, cooking the last breakfast of the trip.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They had come down the track at least two miles without finding any encouraging signs when they came upon a trail that seemed to lead from the railroad into an unknown canyon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading By seven o'clock they were jogging down the railroad at a lively gait, keeping their eyes open for a canyon that would lead in back of Cookstove Mountain.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Would they take back a glowing description of a cabin site, situated in some cool forest nook, in the shadow of some mighty crag, or would they be forced to disappoint the anxious crowd of fellows who would be waiting for their return?
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading They had come down the track at least two miles without finding any encouraging signs when they came upon a trail that seemed to lead from the railroad into an unknown canyon.
sitenounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading Would they take back a glowing description of a cabin site, situated in some cool forest nook, in the shadow of some mighty crag, or would they be forced to disappoint the anxious crowd of fellows who would be waiting for their return?
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Would they take back a glowing description of a cabin site, situated in some cool forest nook, in the shadow of some mighty crag, or would they be forced to disappoint the anxious crowd of fellows who would be waiting for their return?
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Would they take back a glowing description of a cabin site, situated in some cool forest nook, in the shadow of some mighty crag, or would they be forced to disappoint the anxious crowd of fellows who would be waiting for their return?
carry out
From this reading Would they take back a glowing description of a cabin site, situated in some cool forest nook, in the shadow of some mighty crag, or would they be forced to disappoint the anxious crowd of fellows who would be waiting for their return?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By seven o'clock they were jogging down the railroad at a lively gait, keeping their eyes open for a canyon that would lead in back of Cookstove Mountain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Glimpse of Buffalo Roost The little party gathered about the fire the next morning, cooking the last breakfast of the trip.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Would they take back a glowing description of a cabin site, situated in some cool forest nook, in the shadow of some mighty crag, or would they be forced to disappoint the anxious crowd of fellows who would be waiting for their return?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To-morrow they would be home again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Would they take back a glowing description of a cabin site, situated in some cool forest nook, in the shadow of some mighty crag, or would they be forced to disappoint the anxious crowd of fellows who would be waiting for their return?
To-morrow
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From this reading To-morrow they would be home again.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading They had come down the track at least two miles without finding any encouraging signs when they came upon a trail that seemed to lead from the railroad into an unknown canyon.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading They had come down the track at least two miles without finding any encouraging signs when they came upon a trail that seemed to lead from the railroad into an unknown canyon.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading A Glimpse of Buffalo Roost The little party gathered about the fire the next morning, cooking the last breakfast of the trip.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They had come down the track at least two miles without finding any encouraging signs when they came upon a trail that seemed to lead from the railroad into an unknown canyon.
not known
From this reading They had come down the track at least two miles without finding any encouraging signs when they came upon a trail that seemed to lead from the railroad into an unknown canyon.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading They had come down the track at least two miles without finding any encouraging signs when they came upon a trail that seemed to lead from the railroad into an unknown canyon.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Would they take back a glowing description of a cabin site, situated in some cool forest nook, in the shadow of some mighty crag, or would they be forced to disappoint the anxious crowd of fellows who would be waiting for their return?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By seven o'clock they were jogging down the railroad at a lively gait, keeping their eyes open for a canyon that would lead in back of Cookstove Mountain.
at the time that
From this reading They had come down the track at least two miles without finding any encouraging signs when they came upon a trail that seemed to lead from the railroad into an unknown canyon.
which person or people
From this reading Would they take back a glowing description of a cabin site, situated in some cool forest nook, in the shadow of some mighty crag, or would they be forced to disappoint the anxious crowd of fellows who would be waiting for their return?
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading They had come down the track at least two miles without finding any encouraging signs when they came upon a trail that seemed to lead from the railroad into an unknown canyon.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To-morrow they would be home again.
